How cardboard boxes and conversations might save babies’ lives in King County
The cardboard boxes aren’t just boxes – they’re baby bed boxes (from the Baby Bed Box Co.), designed to give babies a safe place to sleep.
Read MoreAuthor: Trecia Ehrlich
A writer, a public health practitioner, a social justice advocate, a rock climber, a musician, a river guide, and a food and fitness enthusiast.
April Pools Day: Promoting equity, promoting activity
Where you live, the color of your skin, and the amount of money your family makes may affect your chances of drowning. Drowning prevention isn’t just a safety issue; it’s an issue of equity. Many resources related to water recreation such as learning to swim, access to safe sites, lifejackets, lifeguards, and water related education […]
Read MoreUnder the same roof: Medical and behavioral health services for people experiencing homelessness
For people experiencing homelessness in downtown Seattle, better access to medical and behavioral health services can be a life-saver. The new Neighborcare at Boren clinic offers those services under the same roof as the Dutch Shisler Sobering center – a safe place to sleep off the effects of intoxication. This new clinic reflects an ongoing […]
Read MoreChild Death Review: Prevention through collaboration
Since 2003, not a single child in King County has died from a helmet-preventable bicycle injury. What helped lead to this victory? King County’s Child Death Review – a collaborative effort to identify opportunities and interventions that prevent children from dying. As the ‘doctor’ for the community, we are responsible for looking at broad trends […]
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